ESTIMATING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

estimating

verb

present participle of estimate

as in assessing

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars

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as in calculating

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot

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Recent Examples of estimating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has effectively started a fresh wave of military mobilization, estimating that there are currently more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 The sales veteran said estimating a value of a film, country by country, came down to a mixture of experience and expertise. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 But relatives had some concerns about his weight, estimating the boy to be about 200 pounds. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Because entry is free and open, estimating attendance is nearly impossible, Street said. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 The World Nuclear Association is even more optimistic, estimating that global nuclear capacity could reach 1,457 GWe by 2050 if countries meet their targets and current reactors keep running. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 The shrinkage could be even more than his team is estimating based on measurements from NASA's Messenger spacecraft in the 2010s. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 The shrinkage could be even more than his team is estimating based on measurements from NASA’s Messenger spacecraft in the 2010s. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 According to court documents, LIV is estimating its assets to be worth between $100 million to $500 million. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Consequently, assessing its capabilities requires assessing the actions and motivations of its human developers and users.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The tests were also pretty harsh when assessing my flexibility.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessing

Verb

Studying these dynamics directly is difficult because calculating their real-time evolution becomes increasingly demanding for classical computers, particularly as the system develops substantial quantum entanglement.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
When Bender considers moving to a rival network, Wever fleshes out the tough carapace of a woman who, even under the thorniest of circumstances, never stops calculating her next move.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of calculating

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RedBird Capital Partners has completed its deal to become the lead investor in the digital media company Puck, valuing the enterprise at $250 million.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
Tiny anticipates a hefty return on its investment, valuing the platform at around $300 million.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuing

Verb

Everybody — from first-year coaches to 24th-year players — will be figuring things out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of figuring

Verb

Again, the questions that the committee wants answers to, evaluating different schedules and conferences, are all valuable and important debates.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
In addition to evaluating the national competitive landscape for varsity equestrian, the study had a section on Title IX compliance.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaluating

Verb

In another moment sure to keep fans guessing, Neal leaves Joe a note — the contents of which are not revealed to the audience.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026
The variation is significant enough that guessing isn’t a great strategy.

— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of guessing

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Along with return airport transfers, VIP airport assistance, 30-minute photo sessions, daily wellness activities, Balinese house visits, private melukat purification ceremonies, and jamu-making classes are all complimentary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
In turn, an interpretation may report that no concerning variant was found without making clear that the relevant gene was not fully examined.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

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